OverviewiLincOregon is the statewide virtual classroom. A virtual classroom is a learning environment created in a virtual space that replicates an in-classroom environment. Users log in remotely via their personal computer to view content and collaborate with instructors and other attendees.

In order to participate in the virtual courses attendees need to make sure they are set up before the day of the class.

Webinar Descriptions

Conflicts of Interest: Learn what the two types of statutory conflicts of interest are. Review the difference between actual and potential conflicts of interests. Hear what the law requires you to do when you face a conflict of interest. (45 minutes)

Executive Session: Review the lawful reasons for holding an executive session. Learn how to lawfully convene an executive session. Review some actions that the law prohibits and some topics the law does not permit you to discuss during an executive session. (1 hour) Gifts: Learn how the law defines gifts, and how the law restricts your ability to accept gifts that might be offered to you. Analyze when the $50 gift limit applies. Review how this statute affects your family members. Hear about gifts that may be accepted without limit because statute excludes them from the definition of a “gift”. (45 minutes)

Lobbying: Learn how the law defines lobbying, who the law requires to register as a lobbyist, and what reporting requirements the law places on lobbyists. (1 hour)

SEI: This class provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) form. Find out who has to file, what does not need to be reported on your SEI, what the two most common mistakes are. (45 minutes)

Talk with a Trainer: Take the opportunity to talk with a trainer about any ethics questions you may have, and hear questions asked by others. (30 minutes)

Use of Office: Learn how the law prohibits you from using your official position to obtain a financial gain or avoid a financial cost. Hear about financial benefits which, although they are available to you because of your official position, the law does allow. (1 hour)